Loading...
UPSC 2010: With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices: 1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences 3. Terracing 4. Wind breaks Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?
(a)1, 2 and 3 only
(b)2 and 4 only
(c)1, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Attempt This Question
Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
All four listed practices are recognised in India: crop rotation maintains soil structure and fertility; sand fences (or brush-wood fencing) and wind-breaks reduce wind erosion in deserts/coasts; terracing checks runoff on hill slopes. Hence every method (1-4) is appropriate. ([gktoday.in](https://www.gktoday.in/analysis-of-upsc-civil-services-2010-gs-paper-part-ii/))
Related UPSC Questions
More from Physical Geography & Geomorphology
2011moderate
Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinizat
2013moderate
Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
2005moderate
Consider the following statements : 1. Total land area of Earth is approximately 1475 lakh square kilometers 2. Ratio of land area to water area on Ea
Related Geography Topics
2010Biogeography & Natural Vegetation
A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has following characteristics: Month J F M A M J J A S O N D Average maximum temp. °C 31
2010Indian Agriculture & Land Use
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2010 Geography question?▼
The correct answer is option (d): 1, 2, 3 and 4. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Physical Geography & Geomorphology question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2010, GS Paper 1, as Question 24. It falls under Geography > Physical Geography & Geomorphology.
What is the difficulty level of this UPSC question?▼
This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from Physical Geography & Geomorphology?▼
UPSC has asked 25 questions from Physical Geography & Geomorphology (under Geography) across multiple years. Visit the topic page to see the full list and year-wise trends.